SHARING MY LOVE OF SEWING & OTHER HANDMADE GOODNESS

Oh No! I’ve lost a Coco!

First of all, a belated happy new year!
What with holidays in Mexico and a poorly mum-in-law there’s not been much time for sewing or blogging, but I’m back!

I’ve not made any firm resewlutions this year, except I am only going to make things with a definite outfit in mind. I have a wardrobe full of handmade clothes but not too many full outfits.
I’m not carrying on the RTW fast this year but I’m only going to buy things which I can’t make and really need (I’ve bought a waterproof coat today!).

After reading about Tilly recent makes of straight style Coco dresses I decided to make one from some fabric in my stash, and also one for my mum. I need more everyday casual clothes for the cold weather, and thought these would look great with some long boots, and they do!

Only trouble is I prefer my mums, and so does she!

The sleeves are the wrong side of the made fabric, so the tones are perfect. Here’s a close up:

I love your mum’s version and I can see why you didn’t want to part with it haha. Like yours too though the print creates a great effect. I’m a very selfish sewist, so most of the time I keep what I make but yes it is a bit hard parting with my makes.

Haha, I quite often give away my makes, because they don’t fit me anymore, I don’t quite like them for some reason or another, or ? Guess I’m weird that way. I just hope that they are going to a better home, where they can be appreciated! Love your dress, the brownish one in particular!